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Spider-Man: No Way Home is one of the highly-anticipated films of 2021, as evidenced by its record-breaking first trailer and the continued chatter about the movie on social media. Directed by Jon Watts, the upcoming threequel will feature the return of Tom Holland’s Peter Parker alongside franchise mainstays Jacob Batalon, Zendaya, Marisa Tomei, and Jon Favreau. It has been confirmed to showcase the aftermath of Spider-Man: Far From Home, exploring the ramifications of Peter’s identity being revealed to the world....

Obi-Wan Kenobi is set to add a brand-new chapter to the ever-expanding Skywalker Saga with the series mainly focused on stories set 10 years after the tragic events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Directed by The Mandalorian’s Deborah Chow, the series will showcase the return of Ewan McGregor’s famous prequel character, and he will not be alone in this new adventure. Alongside McGregor, Obi-Wan Kenobi will also feature the comeback of Hayden Christensen’s Darth Vader, meaning that a rematch is in store between the two former friends....

When selecting winter wear, our concerns usually are about how warm a piece of garment is, how expensive it is, and let’s face it, whether it is fashionable. Another factor should be part of our decision-making: how green is the insulation? There are many types of insulation materials, each with a different environmental footprint. There is no single material which can clearly be deemed most environmentally friendly, but here is some information about insulation material sustainability which will hopefully help you make the right decision for you....

Warner Bros.’ The Batman is just weeks away from its theatrical release and DC Comics fans everywhere are waiting with bated breath. The upcoming Matt Reeves-directed superhero epic has been years in the making and marks the first time since The Dark Knight Rises in 2012 that Gotham’s caped crusader has gotten a solo film all to himself. Starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman), and Paul Dano as The Riddler, the film looks like something oddly familiar, but wholly different at the same time....

In 2014, TreeHugger covered Phononic and its solid state cooling devices, suggesting that we may be on the verge of a cooling revolution. These were devices that they believed could actually replace compressor technologies in our fridges and our air conditioners. In an interview with CEO Tony Atti, we learned what has happened since; He told us that “they had an opportunity to demonstrate products that the market didn’t believe could be done, or quite frankly hadn’t even thought of....

Marvel Studios’ newest upcoming blockbuster, Thor: Love and Thunder, is getting ready to strike at theaters around the world. The film follows the titular God of Thunder and his pals as they take on the villainous Gorr. One such companion is Valkyrie, portrayed by Tessa Thompson. Thompson is openly bisexual, and has long said that she plays her character as bi too. Marvel Studios has been taking baby steps towards better LGBTQ+ representation in their shows and movies, and while the franchise has been getting better at it, the MCU is somewhat lacking in prominent queer characters....

WandaVision kicked off Marvel Studios’ Multiverse Saga, following Wanda Maximoff’s full evolution into her superhero persona, although things took a huge turn when she became the main villain of 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The influence of the Darkhold showed what could happen with arguably the most powerful MCU character with that kind of influence, which led to pure chaos on Earth-616 and Earth-838. MarvelIn the end, the MCU’s prime Wanda realized the error of her ways before destroying Mount Wundagore, even seemingly sacrificing herself as the mountain crumbled down on top of her at the end of Doctor Strange 2....

Throughout the hills of Italy are scattered many villages, some of them nearly 1,000 years old. Unfortunately, many of these rural towns are in poor condition. Younger residents have moved on, and Italy’s modern economy has left these remote outposts behind. Rural residents hang on to the traditional surroundings and slow pace of life, but investing in necessary renovations and upkeep can be challenging. Residents in many of these small towns have found a way to preserve not only their buildings but also their way of life....

WARNING — This article contains spoilers for The Suicide Squad. Following the culmination of production on James Gunn’s hit DC blockbuster, The Suicide Squad, the director went straight into work on a spin-off series for HBO Max, centered around John Cena’s Peacemaker. The series has already revealed an expansive cast of side characters that includes the return of Emilia Harcourt and John Economos. On top of the returning government workers, Peacemaker will also see the DCEU debut of Freddie Stroma’s Adrian Chase, aka Vigilante, and Nhut Le’s Judomaster....

It should be abundantly clear that Deadpool 3 remaining R-Rated should be absolutely no surprise to anyone who has kept up with the news for the past three years. Shortly before Disney bought Fox, Bob Iger was adamant about keeping the Deadpool franchise R-Rated. What was a bit in question was whether Deadpool 3 would take place within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which Kevin Feige has only recently confirmed in interviews....

My dog is a talker. When he’s with another dog, he constantly barks and growls as he races around the yard, so incredibly excited to run and play. For people who don’t know Brodie, it can be off-putting the first time they see and hear his noisy behavior. But when you see his play bows and happy, waggy tail, you realize the growling is just part of the way he plays....

About two weeks ago, a report circulated online that Marvel hero America Chavez was rumored to have a role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness alongside Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff and the titular master of the mystic arts, played by Benedict Cumberbatch. The source of the information on this new addition to the film’s cast came from an official Marvel Studios casting grid which indicated that Chavez will play a role in the story....

Sure, everyone might want to see Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam and Superman face off, but what about Shazam?Zachary Levi’s Billy Batson - whose DCU sequel, Shazam! Fury of the Gods hits theaters in March - has been the comic arch-nemesis of Teth-Adam ever since the two met in 1945. The connection makes sense, of course, seeing as both get their powers from wizards.However, those who have seen Black Adam would know that not a single direct mention of Shazam himself is made....

The DCEU is in the process of diving deep into production on multiple new entries to the franchise, which will hopefully both expand on the story and earn the universe more favor amongst fans. Warner Bros. has mostly finished production on James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad before it releases in August, and there are a handful of future entries coming in the next couple of years as well. Confirmed to be in production over the next year are entries like Ezra Miller’s The Flash, Zachary Levi’s Shazam!...

The Mandalorian caused a major shift in Lucasfilm’s Star Wars strategy. No longer were movies its focus—now all eyes were on Disney+. Of course, there was Pedro Pascal’s Mando, with both The Book of Boba Fett and Obi-Wan Kenobi following. Ahsoka and The Acolyte are also on the way. Among all of these upcoming offerings, however, is one that was a surprise to many: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.The series stars Jude Law, alongside three other kid actors (Ravi Cabot-Conyers and Kryiana Kratter rumored to be amongst them) and is created by both Jon Watts and Chris Ford....

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is just around the corner, and critics have shared their honest reactions to the new MCU show on Disney+.The upcoming Marvel Studios’ special presentation is set to explore a different kind of story for James Gunn’s beloved Guardians of the Galaxy as Drax and Mantis head to Earth to find the perfect gift for Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill. The first trailer revealed that the aforementioned gift will be none other than Kevin Bacon....

While the MCU is off to a flying start with their efforts on Disney+, Phase 4 is far from complete. Multiple series and movies are still deep in the process of filming with seven of these releases coming between June and December 2021. The last Disney+ show releasing this year is Hawkeye, which will be Jeremy Renner’s first MCU solo project as he trains Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop. Another young hero he will take under his wing is Alaqua Cox’s Maya Lopez, who is already being set up as a key player for the MCU’s future....

The sprawling limbs of that grand old oak are wonderful for shielding the house from summer heat, but not so wonderful for creating a space to grow perennial flowers and shrubs. Or so many a homeowner may think. After all, the soil under a large tree canopy is bone dry because: The dense mass of leaves limits the amount of rainfall that reaches the ground. The thirsty and extensive system of feeder roots soaks up all available water — as much as 50 gallons a day, according to some sources....

TreeHugger is covering the INDEX awards, celebrating the idea of “Design to Improve Life”. This post covers one of the 46 finalists chosen from 1,123 entries. I am fascinated by the Wristify, a bracelet that makes you feel cool or warm. It is described on its INDEX page: Wristify/Screen capture They explain how it works on their website: To go totally over the edge on this, Wired titles their story: MIT wristband could make AC obsolete....

The mutant revolution within the MCU is in its earliest stages, although it’s moving in a couple of different unique directions. Patrick Stewart’s Professor X made a short but sweet comeback before Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan became the MCU’s first new mutant, changing from her Inhuman background, and another mutant may be on the way with Tenoch Huerta’s Namor the Sub-Mariner The powerful underwater ruler will make his MCU debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, with Marvel Studios now able to bring him into the franchise after a long rights issue with Universal....